| Monomer Name | Monomer Formula | Name of Polymer | Examples of Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | H2C=CH2 | Polyethene, Polythene | Packaging, cable insulation, films and sheets |
| Tetrafluoroethene | F2C=CF2 | Polytetrafluoroethene, PTFE, Teflon | Coatings, gaskets. |
| Chloroethene (vinyl chloride) | H2C=CHCl | Polyvinyl chloride, PVC, Tedlar | Insulation, films, pipes |
| Styrene | H2C=CHC6H5 | Polystyrene, Styron | Foam for packaging etc. |
| Vinyl acetate | H2C=CHOCOCH3 | poly(vinyl acetate), PVA | Paints, adhesives |
All the above monomers are polymerised in a reaction similar to the one described here.
Teflon(R) is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
Tom Westgate - cha99tdw@sheffield.ac.uk (document modification date: 24th May 2000)